9/18/2023 – WOW! Congratulations are in order!  I just found out on the Butler County Net this evening, that new member Jim Cornwell, KC3WCY, has recently earned his Extra Class operating ticket!  That’s the way to do it Jim, you now have privileges in the entire amature spectrum!  Good Luck!  I’m certain you’ll have many new operating experiences and activities on your operating horizon.   

7/12/2023 – Congratulations goes out to PSG Member Joe Hoelzli, KC3SAU and amateur operator Rick Moore, KC3FWQ, both tested after the PSG meeting last night and earned their General Class license!  Nice going guys!!

6/26/2023 – Congratulations goes out to Lisa French, KC3LQW, now AC3JX.  I just learned that Lisa earned her Extra Class operating “Ticket”!!  I’m hoping to talk with her on the air or in person, one day real soon!!

5/26/2023 – Congratulations goes out to club member Dan Schall, KC3NYB.  Chuck, N3OIK just notified me that Dan earned his General Class operating ticket last week.  Now that’s music to my ears!!

5/20/2023 – Here we go again!!  Congratulations go out to club member Brandon Rozell, KC3VKP, who tested and earned the  General Class License upgrade today at the Third Saturday Testing Session held at the Winfield Township Test Site.   Mike, N3DRM, Carl, K3KMD and KA3RNF supported this month’s testing effort.

5/19/2023 – Congratulations goes out today, to PSG member, Dr. Andrew Wisler, KC3VLR, who tested and earned his General Class Ticket, at our new Evans City testing location!  Thanks goes out to Jeff, N3FYW for his help in acquiring the new location, Ron, KA3WIK and Mike, N3DRM for their constant support of our PSG VE program. 

5/10/2023 – Congratulations goes out to John Lutz, W3LTZ’s father who tested and earned his Technician Ticket last night after our regular PSG meeting!  Matt was not there due to a family emergency but needless to say, he’s very proud of his dad’s accomplishment!  It looks like, it may become a family affair.  We look forward to hearing you on the air John and good going Matt!

4/13/2023 – Congratulations goes out to George Friess who retested and passed his General Class License exam last night after our club meeting!  George has been a Ham for over 50 years but had let his license expire back in 2008.  Well, he’s back and looking forward to being radio active once again.  Welcome back “Geeo” looking forward to hearing you on the air!! 

4/1/2023 – A BIG THANK-YOU goes out to all the PSG members turning out for the Egg-Stravaganza today!!!  Speaking on behalf of Matt / W3LTZ and the entire group, I believe I can say a good time was had by all!  The kids and parents I came into contact with, all had smiling faces and the weather for the event was perfect.  PSG Members and Associates in attendance were Bill / KB3TBT, Maryanne / KB3YWU, “Tommie”, Tom / W3TXG, Jim / N3TFX, Chuck / N3OIK, Anthony Blizman (OIK’s Grandson), Tom / KA3KST, Dale / KE3SV, Dan / WA3GDS and of course myself, Julian / KA3RNF, along with my Grandson “Action Jaxson”.  Last, but certainly not the least, a BIGGER THANK-YOU also goes out to Matt / W3LTZ who agreed to lead this band of “Wahskilly Wabits”! I’m certain the Winfield Supervisors appreciated all our efforts!  I do hope everyone made it home safe and sound, as I had to reroute 5 times going home, due to downed trees blocking the roadways. 

3/28/2023 – Effective today, PSG Member Jim Davis, formally KC3TFX, is sporting a new Call, N3TFX, to go along with the new Extra Class License he earned last month!  Congratulations Jim on the Extra achievement. The new Call, it even sounds sporty!!

3/11/2023 – Brandon (KC3VKP), Dan (WA3GDS), and I went to the West Sunbury repeater site to install the new duplexer on our 442.900 MHz repeater.  Brandon also did some aerial drone work while we were there, so expect to see some videos soon. Thanks to Ed (N3SDO) for tuning the new duplexers and Mike (KC3UMS) for arranging the donation from Armstrong.  Tom Grasso, W3TXG  

3/8/2023 – Congratulations goes out to Jim Schaffner (KC3SIZ) for earning his Extra Class License, following the PSG Meeting this evening!  Jim, we knew you always go that extra mile for the club, now you’ve earned the “Extra” for yourself, very nice!!   Also, please welcome Andy Plummer (KC3VRP) to our club, he earned his Technician Ticket this evening and has accepted the Honorary PSG First Year Membership in the PSG.   Congratulations and Welcome Andy!!

2/18/2023 – Our PSG VE Team conducted a Third Saturday Test Session at Winfield this morning and are ecstatic to report that one of our own, KC3TFX / Jim Davis has earned his Extra Class License!!  Thanks goes out to Mike / N3DRM and his VE Team for continued support of the 3rd Saturday Testing Session initiative!  

1/21/2023 – Doctor Andrew Wisler, New Brighton, Pa., earned his Technician Class License (KC3VLR) today, with a perfect score, at our monthly Saturday exam session, held at the Winfield Township Municiple Building.  Special thanks goes out to VE’s Brian Adey / KR3W and Jeff Aronsohn / N3FYW, who came over from Ellwood City and Zelienople to assist Mike Mulas / N3DRM with the test session!  Dr. Wisler has accepted our traditional first year free membership in the PSG.  Congratulations and welcome to the PSG Andrew!!

1/14/2023 – Congratulations to Club Member Martin Hoover / KC3OSW who tested and earned his General Class License this week.  Additionally, Brandon Rozell also tested and is now a Technician Class Amateur Radio Operator.  Please welcome KC3VKP to our hobby and our PSG Club!!  What a GREAT start to the new year!!!

12/15/2022 – Michael Anthony / NV3C has joined the PSG!  Mike is an Extra Class operator, a member of the ARRL, ARES and Sky-Warn.  He’s now a new member of our VE Team and has also applied for Region 13 ACS membership!  We are also honored to welcome a new Technician Class operator, Kevin Young / KC3VGM to the club!  He has just accepted our new operator 1st Year Honorary PSG Testing Membership!  What a GREAT club and wonderful way to close out 2022!!

11/19/2022 – Congratulations goes out to Kevin Young (KC3VGM) for earning his Technician Class License on Saturday!  Kevin, welcome to this interestingly diverse hobby!  

10/15/2022 – PSG Member, Mike Giobbi (KC3UMS) was the first person to utilize the NEW PSG Third Saturday Testing Session.  Congratulations Mike, on earning your Extra Class Operator License!  It’s truly an exceptional standard of achievement!!

9/17/2022 – Our newest General Class operator Mary McLaughlin set her sights on earning an Extra Class Ticket and did just that this very morning.  Congratulations KC3HMB!!!  Three tests, twelve days, now an Extra Class operator, this is exceptional, and definitely not the norm! 

9/06/2022 – KC3TYY / Dave McLaughlin is a very proud man this evening!  His XYL, Mary, decided to join him in this fabulous hobby and has passed both the Technician and General Class Examinations this evening with flying colors!!  Congratulations and welcome to the PSG Mary!!!  Dave certainly was beaming (no pun) this evening.  We look forward to seeing your General Class Call and of course, hearing you on the air!!!!

7/13/2022 – Jacqueline Yockey passed her Technician Class license exam this evening, after the PSG meeting this evening.  As TXG so aptly put it, “You’ve come to the right place.”  Congratulations and welcome to the PSG!  We’ll look forward to hearing you on the air KC3UOL!!!

6/26/2022 – Weather was great for Field Day, bands, not so much.  However, please join me in congratulating Michael Giobbi for passing his Technician Class license exam at our Field Day VE Testing Session!  His “Call” is KC3UMS and has also accepted an honorary membership in our club. Congratulations and welcome Mike!!

5/8/2022 – Did you notice yet another new “Call” on the air lately?  This one is different, WX3KSP now belongs to PSG member Bradley Berry, formally known as KC3CKY.  Nice “Call” Brad, it’s unique!!

5/1/2022 – Did you notice a new “Call” on the Butler County Net lately?  N3DRM now belongs to Mike Mullas, formally KC3PSN, coming to us out of the ever historic Saxonburg! 

4/26/2022 – Please join me in welcoming two new members to the PSG Club Radio Family!  Samantha Beatty (KC3FIP) and her husband Brandon (N3LG).  I might add they also joined the Region 13 ACS Team which is an added bonus!!  

4/8/2022 – Your VE Team hosted a Testing Session this evening at the Winfield Twsp. Repeater Site.  Congratulations goes out to our own John Shannon (KC3TLW), as he has successfully upgraded to an Extra Class operator!  Additionally, please congratulate Dave McLaughlin (KC3TYY) and Dave McKruit (KC3TYZ), both earned their Technician Tickets!  Both have accepted our invitation to join the  club!  Welcome to the club and the  hobby gentlemen!   

3/17/2022 – Congratulations goes out to Carl Rose (K3KMD)!  Our VE Team held a VE Exam Session Thursday evening and Carl “Aced” the Extra Exam.  Way to go Carl!    

3/9/2022 – Immediately following the PSG Meeting this evening.  Robert Brandenstein (KC3SAS) tested with our VE Team and “Aced” the Extra Class Exam!  Congratulations Robert! 

2/5/2022 – Congratulations and Welcome! John Shannon tested with our VE Team today and passed both his Tech and Gen Class Exams!  Welcome to the PSG John!!

2/5/2022 – Carl Rose has changed his Call!!  He is now K3KMD, which now reflects his XYL and children names!  

1/12/2022 – Congratulations!  Carl Rose (KC3TGJ) passed his General Class Exam this evening!

1/8/2022 – Welcome New Member. Please welcome Jim Davis (KC3TFX) to our club. Welcome to the fun Jim!

12/15/2021 – Congratulations & Welcome.  2021 is going out with a bang!  Please congratulate Jim Henry (KC3RGZ) who upgraded to Extra and Jim Davis (KC3TFX) who upgraded to General. Also, please congratulate and welcome Carl Rose (KC3TGJ) and Randy Sires (KC3TGI) who both earned their Technician licenses. 

10/19/2021 – Congratulations & Welcome to Eric Beveridge (KC3SYE) who passed his Technician Exam with flying colors today.  Welcome to the club and the hobby Eric!

9/5/2021 – Congratulations.  Congratulations to Glenn Callender (KC3SLA) who passed his Extra exam at  our Sunday night exam session.

8/20/2021 – Congratulations & Welcome.  Lets welcome Hunter McGuire (KC3SPZ) to our club and the hobby.  Hunter passed his Technician exam at our testing session this evening. Congratulations Hunter!

8/14/2021 – Welcome New Member.  Please welcome Clayton Smith (KC3PIH) to our club.

7/18/2021 – Congratulations & Welcome.  Congratulations to Mike Mullas (KC3PSN) and Tom Donato (KC3NUC) who passed their Extra Class exams at our Sunday evening exam session.  A shout-out to new ham Glenn Callender who passed both his Technician and General exams at this same session. Congrats Glenn and welcome to the hobby.

7/11/2021 – Welcome New Member.  Please welcome Lisa French (KC3LQW) to our club.

7/1/2021 – Congratulation & Welcome.  Congratulations are in order for club member John Blum (KC3NVU) and NEW club member Jim Schaffner (KC3SIZ).  John upgraded to General class and Jim passed both his Technician and General exams during our Field Day 2021 exam session.  Nice work guys!

6/9/2021 – Welcome New Member! Please welcome Dan Schall (KC3NYB) to our club.

5/8/2021 – Welcome New Member. Please welcome Joe Hoelzli (KC3SAU) to our club.

5/1/2021 – Delmar “Del” Simpson. SK.  We regret to inform the BCARPSG membership and community that local amateur operator and Navy veteran Delmar “Del” Simpson (KB3WV) became a silent key on 4/22/2021.  Del served 20 years in the U.S Navy as an Electronics Technician on “Boomers” (nuclear submarines). Following his Naval career, Del worked in off-shore oil exploration, including time on the ill-fated Ocean Ranger mobile rig.  For more information on Del’s passing please see the Legacy Obituary (CLICK here…).

4/25/2021 – Upgrade Congratulations are in Order.  Please congratulate  Brian Adey (KC3RFV) who upgraded to Extra Class and Tim Donato (KC3NUC)  who upgraded to General Class at our special exam session today.

3/22/2021 – Welcome New Member. Please welcome Jim Henry (KC3RGZ) to our club.

3/14/2021 – Congratulations & Welcome. A big round of applause for three of our members who upgraded their licenses to Extra Class today: Evelyn Aronsohn (KA3TIR), Ron Miller (KC3RHQ), and Jason Yasment (N3YAZ).  Also, let’s welcome Brian Adey (KC3RFV) to the club. Congratulations to everyone!

3/4/2021 – Welcome New Members. Please welcome Rabe Marsh, W3TNU and Mike Wilson, KC3QZN to our club. Welcome to the group.

3/1/2021 – Welcome: Please welcome Marty Hoover, KC3OSW to our club. Welcome to the fun Marty!

2/18/2021 – Welcome New Members: The Sciulli Family. Let’s welcome three new members all from the Sciulli Family: Christina (KB3SDX), Jennifer (KB3UDQ), and Matthew (KB3EWI). Nice work N3WH!

2/11/2021 – Welcome New Member.  Welcome to Bob Ivill (KC3FME). Bob is the latest addition to the BCARPSG family.

2/10/2021 – Welcome New Members. The BCARPSG welcomes our two new members: Jeff and Evelyn Aronsohn (N3FYW & KA3TIR). Welcome to the club Jeff & Evelyn.

1/24/2021 – Three License Exams this Weekend and Three New Hams.  Congratulations to David Hassinger (KC3RHP) & Scott McNeil (KC3RHO) who passed the Technician Exam. Congratulations to Ron Miller (KC3RHQ) who knocked out both Technician and General exams in one sitting. Welcome to the hobby and our club.

12/2/2020 – Congratulations & New Member. Let’s congratulate Paul Weyman (KC3PXC) and Mike Mullas (KC3PSN) who passed their General License Exam today. Let’s also welcome Mike to the club.

11/12/2020 – Welcome to the Hobby & BCARPSG. We would like to congratulate and welcome our newest club member, Ben Oesterling (KC3QNA), who passed the Technician Exam today.

8/15/2020 – Congratulations & Welcome. Congratulations to club member Matt Lutz (W3LTZ) for upgrading to General Class and to Paul Weyman (KC3PXC) for passing the Technician exam. We would also like to welcome Paul to the club and the hobby.

7/12/2020 – Welcome New Member. The BCARPSG would like to welcome Chris Johnston (K3CRJ) to the club. Congratulations to Chris who tested and passed his General License exam during our special test session at Camp Bucoco.

6/30/2020 – ARRL Field Day 2020 Is In The History Books. With social distancing and other restrictions it was certainly a time for radio amateurs to demonstrate their ability to adapt. Most BCARPSG members participated from home. Thanks to the generous hospitality of Butler County Emergency Services we were able to activate a Class 2F EOC station at the Butler County Emergency Operations Center. To learn more about our Field Day activities, including club member scores please visit our Field Day page.

6/22/2020 – WAN-RS Linked Repeater Antenna Upgrade. Our Winfield Township 145.290 MHz repeater has a new antenna and initial reports are of a much improved signal. This repeater operates with a negative offset and a PL tone of 131.8 Hz.

6/15/2020 – Welcome New Member. The BCARPSG would like to welcome Dale Hutchison to the hobby and to our club. Dale passed his Technician license exam this past weekend.

5/16/2020 – NEW REPEATER ONLINE. The former Saxonburg WAN-RS repeater has been relocated to Winfield Township and is now operational on 145.290 MHz, PL 131.8, negative offset. This repeater is a linked member of the Pennsylvania Wide Area Network Repeater System (WAN-RS).

4/18/2020 – Happy World Amateur Radio Day!  Check out our new Club Photo Page and Club Video Page. Also, have a look at our YouTube Channel.

3/26/2020 – The BCARPSG club has been bestowed the honor and distinction of serving Western Pennsylvania as an ARRL Special Service Club (SSC).  ARRL SSCs are clubs that go above and beyond to serve their fellow amateurs and their communities around them, and oftentimes in ways that are unique within their local ARRL Section.

3/12/2020 – KE3SV has been participating in Parks on the Air (POTA) and is featured in a video.  Check it out, his exchange is around 4:30 into the video.  Here’s the link https://youtu.be/QUygnZYDSPQ

3/1/2020 – Club Members: Please sign up for ARES CONNECT at https://arrl.volunteerhub.com/lp/wpa